Anyone who has ever traveled any significant distance on a major highway has probably passed by a weigh station. While weigh stations are commonly found throughout the nation, many aren’t familiar with how they operate or what their purpose is.
Archive for the ‘Semi Trucks’ Category
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What Makes a Reliable Freight Company?
With so many options for freight companies, it can be hard to determine which companies are more beneficial than others. When it comes to choosing a freight company, it’s important to keep in mind what makes a successful and prominent… Read More
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Tractor Trailer Options for Freight
When you have freight that needs to be shipped, one truck doesn’t always fit all freight. There are several tractor trailer options available for freight transportation. Some freight items don’t need any extra care during transportation, while food and other… Read More
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Increasing Fuel Efficiency
If you’re in charge of a fleet of tractor-trailers or semi trucks in Baltimore, you’re probably always looking for ways to conserve fuel. By making small changes, you can increase fuel efficiency, allowing the trucks to run longer and smoother,… Read More
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Truck Exhaust System Maintenance
When it comes to common truck repairs that need to be handled, exhaust systems are one of them. The exhaust system of your truck can be one of the most vulnerable systems throughout your truck. If a truck driver… Read More
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Higher Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards Coming
Fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for semi-trucks will be higher for all post-2018 year model trucks. After introducing new fuel efficiency standards for trucks manufactured from 2014-2018, President Obama announced the new standards for post-218 trucks in an effort… Read More
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Axle Configuration Key To Fuel Efficiency?
The classic axle configuration for semi trucks is a 6×4 setup. New tests, however, suggest that the less common 6×2 setup may help improve fuel efficiency and save drivers money. According to overdriveonline.com, the Carbon War room initiative and… Read More
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Tips For Safe Winter Truck Driving
Winter weather can bring dangerous road conditions that make safe driving even more of a priority. While you can control the weather, you can control how you prepare for it. Here are some tips for truckers that will help with… Read More
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Are Driverless Trucks on the Way?
There’s been plenty of buzz about driverless cars recently, but not as much about driverless trucks. However, some think that driverless trucks could actually be the first generation of driverless vehicles, as opposed to passenger vehicles. Furthermore, both types of… Read More